This assembly focuses on Judaism; Shabbat; celebrating world religions and the Ten Commandments. Includes a song / reflection ...

Why were the commandments of Shabbat given? Why is the violation of the commandment of Shabbat punished by death and karet – the most severe form of punishment? At first glance, if a Jew works on ...

This verse lies at the heart of why this haftarah was chosen for this occasion. Rosh Hodesh is not merely a date on the ...

We read in our Parasha (23:1-4), that:’Hashem spoke to Moshe, saying:’Speak to Bnei Israel and say to them: אלה מועדי ה׳: These are My appointed festivals that you are to designate as holy ...

The festive meal allows people to build relationships and create civilization, but it takes Friday night to spark a ...

I’m failing at Shabbat, the most important holiday of them all. It’s not that I’m skipping it; for the past eight years, I’ve gone to services most Friday nights and many Saturday mornings. I buy a ...

With the pace of technology and its demand for our attention increasing month-to-month, comes the challenge of occasionally leaving it behind. I’ve found some answers in my over thirty-year observance ...

British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath.

Themes: Judaism; Shabbat; celebrating world religions and the Ten Commandments. Summary: This assembly could be used as part of a series about Judaism. Shabbat - the day of rest - is celebrated every ...

Israeli comedian Guy Hochman announced on Saturday evening that he would fully observe the next Shabbat as a call for unity in Israel. Next Shabbat is the one directly before Purim. It is ...

The pandemic is inspiring a rabbi to appreciate the Jewish practice of Shabbat in new ways. By Avi S. Olitzky Rabbi Olitzky is a senior rabbi of Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park, Minn. Two ...